If the vowels are removed from the word 'EDUCATION', how many letters remain?

Appeared in: RML MAINS 2025

Explanation

The word 'EDUCATION' has 9 letters in total.
The vowels in the English alphabet are A, E, I, O, and U.
In the word 'EDUCATION', the vowels are E, U, A, I, O, which account for 5 letters.
Removing these 5 vowels leaves the consonants: D, C, T, N.
Therefore, 4 letters remain after the removal of vowels.

Option B: This is the count of vowels in the word, not the count of remaining letters (consonants).
Option C: This is an incorrect count. There are only 4 consonants in the word 'EDUCATION'.
Option D: This is an incorrect count. There are only 4 consonants in the word 'EDUCATION'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Word analysis and vowel/consonant identification as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This type of logical reasoning question assesses attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions precisely.
These skills are crucial for nurses in accurately reading prescriptions, patient charts, and equipment labels to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
What if the question asked how many unique letters remain? The answer would still be 4, as D, C, T, and N are all unique.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read the question to understand the task. The task is to remove all vowels from the word 'EDUCATION' and count the remaining letters.
Identify the given word: 'EDUCATION'.
Recall or list the vowels in the English alphabet: A, E, I, O, U.
Go through the word 'EDUCATION' letter by letter and identify all the vowels: E, U, A, I, O.
List the letters that are not vowels (the consonants): D, C, T, N.
Count the number of these remaining letters to find the final answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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